Update: Two former Arizona high school basketball players are among the four finalists for the 2018 Naismith Award, given to the top men's college basketball player.

Duke's Marvin Bagley III, who began his high school basketball career at Tempe Corona Del Sol High, and Arizona's Deandre Ayton, who finished his prep basketball career at Phoenix Hillcrest Prep are two of the finalists.

They are joined by Villanova point guard Jalen Brunson and Kansas guard Devonte Graham.

Feb. 28 update

The 10 semifinalists for the 2018 Naismith Award have been announced and two former Arizona high school basketball standouts made the cut from the Top 30.

Duke's Marvin Bagley III, who began his high school basketball career at Tempe Corona Del Sol High, and Arizona's Deandre Ayton, who finished his prep basketball career at Phoenix Hillcrest Prep, are considered two of the Top 10 players in the nation this year.

Phoenix Suns draft picks Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges react as they see the large crowd gathered for their news conference on June 22, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Deandre Ayton is interviewed on ESPN after the Phoenix Suns selected the Arizona center nunmber one in the NBA Draft on June 21, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Deandre Ayton walks out on the main stage with his family during introductions before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) screams after scoring and drawing a foul against ASU's De'Quon Lake (35) during the first half at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Arizona forward Deandre Ayton dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) Young Kwak, AP

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

While teammates leave, Jade Lee and Deandre Ayton work with teacher Brittany Connerly after class on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

While staying after class, Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly and teammate Jade Lee on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

While staying after class, Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly and teammate Jade Lee on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

Hillcrest Prep's DeAndre Ayton (0) high-fives Marvin Bagley III after making a dunk and drawing a foul during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Hillcrest Prep's Marvin Bagley III (L) and DeAndre Ayton celebrate a bucket during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Hillcrest Prep's DeAndre Ayton talks with teammate Marvin Bagley III during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

Hillcrest Prep's Marvin Bagley III (R) talks with DeAndre Ayton during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports